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Turn tablet mode on or off in Windows What to try if a touchscreen doesn't work in Windows Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update . For more information, see Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware . Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update . Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards. Drivers updated through Windows Update are normally recent and up to date. However, drivers can also be updated through Device Manager . Drivers updated through Device Manager can be done either automatically or manually. If needed, drivers can also be reinstalled through Device Manager. To update or reinstall a driver through Device Manager in Windows, watch the video or select the desired task from the following list: Having trouble playing this video? Watch it on YouTube . Reinstall a device driver Save all work and close all apps. Save all work and close all apps. Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to reinstall the driver of a display adapter, select the arrow next to Display adapters . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to reinstall the driver of a display adapter, select the arrow next to Display adapters . Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the driver reinstalled. Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the driver reinstalled. Right-click on the desired device and select Uninstall device . Right-click on the desired device and select Uninstall device . In the Uninstall Device window that opens, confirm uninstalling the device by selecting the Uninstall button. In the Uninstall Device window that opens, confirm uninstalling the device by selecting the Uninstall button. Restart the Windows device by right-clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Shut down or sign out > Restart . Restart the Windows device by right-clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Shut down or sign out > Restart . After the Windows device restarts, Windows attempts to reinstall the driver for the device. If the driver doesn't reinstall, see one of the following sections in this article: Update the device driver automatically . Update the device driver manually . Note: Some devices, such as printers, might need to be reinstalled manually. For more information, see Install a printer in Windows . After the Windows device restarts, Windows attempts to reinstall the driver for the device. If the driver doesn't reinstall, see one of the following sections in this article: Update the device driver automatically . Update the device driver automatically . Update the device driver manually . Update the device driver manually . Note: Some devices, such as printers, might need to be reinstalled manually. For more information, see Install a printer in Windows . Rollback the driver (if a recent update was installed) You must be signed in with administrator permissions to roll back drivers. You must be signed in with administrator permissions to roll back drivers. If the issue occurred after a Windows Update, reinstalling the previous driver often resolves it. If the issue occurred after a Windows Update, reinstalling the previous driver often resolves it. Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Right-click the device and select Properties . Right-click the device and select Properties . Select the Driver tab. Select the Driver tab. Select Roll Back Driver . Select Roll Back Driver . ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Choose a reason when prompted. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Choose a reason when prompted. Select Yes to confirm. Select Yes to confirm. Restart the device if prompted. Restart the device if prompted. Update a device driver automatically Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Right-click on the desired device and select Update driver . Right-click on the desired device and select Update driver . In the Update Drivers window that opens, select Search automatically for updated driver software . Windows proceeds to search for updated drivers. If it finds any, it installs the updated drivers. In the Update Drivers window that opens, select Search automatically for updated driver software . Windows proceeds to search for updated drivers. If it finds any, it installs the updated drivers. If Windows doesn't find updated drivers, updated drivers can be searched from Windows Update by selecting the option Search for updated drivers on Windows update . From there, follow the instructions in the article Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware . If Windows doesn't find updated drivers, updated drivers can be searched from Windows Update by selecting the option Search for updated drivers on Windows update . From there, follow the instructions in the article Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware . Select the Close button to close the Update Drivers window. Select the Close button to close the Update Drivers window. Update a device driver manually This method relies on drivers first being downloaded from the device manufacturers website. Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device. Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device. Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . Right-click on the Start menu and then select Device Manager . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . In the Device Manager window that opens, select the arrow next to the desired category of device to expand the category. Selecting the arrow next to the category expands the category. For example, to update the driver of a printer, select the arrow next to Printers . Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Multiple devices might be listed under the selected category after expanding it. Determine which of the devices needs the drivers updated. Right-click on the desired device and select Update driver . Right-click on the desired device and select Update driver . In the Update Drivers window that opens, select Browse my computer for drivers . In the Update Drivers window that opens, select Browse my computer for drivers . In the Browse for drivers on your computer window, select the Browse... button In the Browse for drivers on your computer window, select the Browse... button In the Browse For Folder window, browse to the location where the drivers were downloaded to, and then select the OK button. In the Browse For Folder window, browse to the location where the drivers were downloaded to, and then select the OK button. In the Browse for drivers on your computer window, make sure the path to the drivers is correct, then select the Next button. In the Browse for drivers on your computer window, make sure the path to the drivers is correct, then select the Next button. Windows proceeds to install the drivers if it finds that the drivers are updated versions of the drivers. If updated drivers are already installed, the message The best drivers for your device are already installed is displayed. Windows proceeds to install the drivers if it finds that the drivers are updated versions of the drivers. If updated drivers are already installed, the message The best drivers for your device are already installed is displayed. Select the Close button to close the Update Drivers window.​​​​​​​ Select the Close button to close the Update Drivers window.​​​​​​​ Contact the device manufacturer If you can’t update the driver using the steps above, contact the device manufacturer for the latest compatible driver or additional support. Avoid downloading drivers from any websites other than the manufacturer's official site. Need more help? Want more options? Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more. Microsoft 365 subscription benefits Microsoft 365 training Microsoft security Accessibility center Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge. Ask the Microsoft Community Microsoft Tech Community Windows Insiders Microsoft 365 Insiders Thank you for your feedback!